OVERVIEW:
Taipan Abrasives Group (TAG) is a cooperative of a number of companies across the globe. These companies cooperate closely in developing, marketing and distributing the Taipan® brand of industrial abrasive products. The Taipan Abrasives Group is founded on a very high standard of integrity; product safety, quality and reliability is the first priority.

OBJECTIVE:
The Taipan Abrasives Group is committed to developing a comprehensive range of quality industrial abrasive products under the Taipan® brand and distributing this range through its expansive global network of members & partners.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Taipan Abrasives Group will become a globally recognised supplier of industrial abrasive products, well respected by both customers and competitors for providing consistent quality, unique solutions and reliable supply.

SLOGAN:
The brand with bite!

ORIGINAL SERIES
The Taipan® Original series is an everyday range of industrial abrasives delivering reliable & consistent quality and exceptional value.

PLATINUM SERIES
The Taipan® Platinum series is a premium range of industrial abrasives delivering exceptional performance and efficiency benefits, and unique solutions.

MEMBERS AND PARTNERS:
Members and partners of the Taipan Abrasive Group service European, American and Australasian/South Pacific markets.

FOUNDING MEMBERS:

UK
Established in 1993, Grange Tool & Industrial is a family-owned company with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience in the supply of machinery and consumables to welding, steel fabrication and engineering industries in the UK.
A company with high values of integrity and personal attention to detail; GTI is a customer-focused organisation.
Constantly striving to have the best products available at excellent pricing means that GTI are always at the leading edge of new technology; introducing innovation to the industry; and have an ever-growing range of own-branded and exclusive products, carefully sourced to be the best.
Tools, welding, engineering & industrial supplies is what we do – what we are is what sets us apart.
TAG Contact:Mr Paul Gardner - paul.gardner@taipanabrasives.com

CANADA/USA
Taipan Canada is a modern company specialising in wholesale supply of industrial abrasives and cutting tools across North America, covering all provinces of Canada and also the USA. The industries serviced are Welding and Fabrication, Mining & Heavy industry, Oil & Gas and Ship building.TAG Contact:Mr Ralph Beaumont - ralph.beaumont@taipanabrasives.com

AUSTRALIA
JWL Marketing Pty Ltd, trading as Weldclass Welding Products, is a family owned business established in 1980 and is dedicated to supplying the industrial market of Australia. Weldclass Welding Products promotes Taipan Abrasive Products through a comprehensive network of distributors (retailers) covering all states of Australia and a supplying variety of industries including: engineering & fabrication, mining & heavy industry, agricultural, & construction.TAG Contact:Mr Darren McDonald - darren.mcdonald@taipanabrasives.com

NEW ZEALAND
Management of Euromarc Industries have been successfully providing equipment, accessories and service to the New Zealand agricultural and industrial markets for more than 20 years. Euromarc now supply abrasives
New Zealand wide, from heavy engineering in the Mining sector, stainless fabrication for dairy and food, to the DIY market. Euromarc’s vision is to secure a major New Zealand market share by 2016.TAG Contact:Mr Gus Broomhall - gus.broomhall@taipanabrasives.com

Safety

Warning: Improperly used abrasives wheels are dangerous and may cause death, injury or damage to property.

DO:

Always wear approved protective clothing (PPE), including safety glasses or a face shield, ear protection and respiratory protection when using any abrasive product.

Always handle and store wheels in a careful manner, and inspect them thoroughly for cracks or chips before using.